Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We dedicated the new bridge over the French Broad River on Long Shoals Rd in your honor. There was alot of your family and friends there. Was at the Veterans Cemetary Monday honoring another fallen soldier from our area and took time to look up on the hill and remember you and gave you a salute. Thanksgiving is here and many will eat like never before and than make a mad dash to stores to go shopping, but I can say there are those faithful few that will take the time and say thanks to our fallen warriors and public servants who has given thier all for thier country and thier community. Thank you Sgt. Jeff Hewitt for the service you gave your country, your community and for your friendship. I am thankful to of known you. Semper Fi my brother!

Rick Wood
Skyland Fire-Rescue/BCSO Honor Guard

November 24, 2010

Hey Sweetie,
Been a long time since I've been able to stop by hear and chat with you for awhile,but this past year has been really hard. My Dad was in the hospital four or five times since last Oct., and I was their home, staying with Mom. I got home before the first big snow in Dec.. Mom and Dad are failing fast. But I too have some medical problems I'm dealing with, so on special occasion's or just a thinking of you day (which is every day) I just didn't feel like visiting you.
I guess you have ran into my Brother Sam by now. He joined you on June 16. I really miss him.
Jeff, Please know,that when a special day for you was going on, it wasn't that I just stayed away. You know that I was with everyone honoring you in my heart. And I always wanted to be there to support Tracie,Taylor and your family. So please alway's know that you are never forgotten by me. I know that everyone has told you about the memorial they placed at the bridge for you, I saw it on TV. And I know if you had been here to choose the place you would want your name to be, it would be the Long Shoals Rd, bridge. But I wish your name wasn't there. I wish so much that you were here still with us.
I know, someone has already told you about Tra skydiving with the Golden Knight's, No, let's change that. You were probably watching down on her. I was so proud of her, and that was something that just anyone doesn't get to do. This was the first time the Golden Knight's had honered Fallen Officer's by inviting surviving spouces or family to be there. And James Redmon, from the Dept. went with her to honor you of behalf of the Dept. So our special Thanks to him. So, I think there were three officer's honored this time and one of them you. They had a badge with E-2 on it for Tracie to wear for you. But all of this I know Tracie will tell you about.
Well it's already Veterans's Day, so Thank you Jeff, for serving our Country. I will forever honor those who have served our Nation. And for me It will always be "One Nation UNDER GOD". Jeff,you,Mike now my brother Sam will always live on in our Heart's and Memories. You were A Marine,Mike-Army,Sam-Air Force. And my Dad-Navy, and I know my Dad will join you soon. He has lost so much weight.
Well Sweetie, know that we will all meet again soon, that you are loved, missed and forever in our heart's. And Thank you for leaving some of your courage behind for Tracie. Love and Miss you

Carolyn Moore
Mother-in-Law

November 11, 2010

Thinking of you on Veterans Day. Thankyou for your dedicated service to your Country

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

November 10, 2010

We will never forget.

Lt. Chuck Long
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office

November 7, 2010

Hey Baby,
The day is here that we have all anticipated. The Long Shoals Bridge is being named in your honor. Some see it as nothing more than a bunch of concrete and steel....a pathway from point A to point B and prior to April 4th, 2004, that's just what it was. You traveled the old bridge every single day. Whether you were going to the job you loved so much, running to the store, meeting the guys for a day of hunting or to grab a burger from McDonalds. Sometimes it was just to come home to me, Taylor and Teddi. You would call me sometimes after a long day of work just to let me know you were on your way. "Hey Beautiful, I'm crossing the bridge...see you in a minute" or "Hey Baby, I'm going fishing. I'll be at the Bridge if you need me". On April 4th, 2004, you drove across the Long Shoals Bridge one last time. Little did I know that you were driving out of my life forever. Out of my life, but never out of my heart. Lots of people have asked "Why the Long Shoals Bridge?". Expecting that a road close to where the incident occured would be named. But this memorial isn't about your death, it's about your life. So, I say..."What better place".

I love you.
See you in my dreams 1~4~3
Tracie

Tracie Hewitt

October 28, 2010

Jeff,
Your dear Mom called today. Finally, your Memorial Bridge is almost complete. I'll proudly travel over it!!
You will always be remembered and missed.

Jan

October 16, 2010

Dear Jeff,

Although we never knew each other our families have crossed. Your mother-in-law, Carolyn Moore, happened to see a reflection my husband left you on your ODMP page. She somehow felt drawn to what he had written and then decided to try and contact him. This occured in December of 2004 - very close to Christmas. My husband is a retired police officer so she called his department and they told her to send a letter to the department and they would forward it. When I received the letter I immediately called her and we have been friends ever since. She a Southerner and me a Northerner.

Through our discussions we have talked about the similarities you and my son Mike had. The topper though was when my husband, a genealogy buff, found out that Carolyn is related to him through his maternal grandmother.

I finally decided to leave a reflection because of something that happened in Chicago recently. Carolyn had sent us some of your memorial shirts and I distributed them to people who I knew would proudly wear them. A few days ago a friend of ours had a great bust retrieving some dangerous firearms that needed to be taken off our streets. My husband congratulated him and his comment was, "I was wearing my good luck Jeff Hewitt shirt". This wasn't the first time he had been lucky while wearing your shirt on the job - he is a TAC Officer in a not so nice area of Chicago. My husband offered to give him another shirt but it seems this one is the lucky one.

I hope you and Mike have met and are keeping watch over everyone.


Mother of PO Michael P. Gordon/Chicago EOW 8/8/04

Carol Gordon

September 29, 2010

Trust me Brother...we will never forget!

Anonymous

August 9, 2010

Jeff,

I was at SRT training yesterday at the college, and walked outside to check on your memorial, it took me back to the times we had in rookie school. I will always cherish those times laughing and joking around with the other students. I still find myself in the garage with a pinch of skoal watching the Volunteers play. It was always nice talking with you and comparing notes as to what was going on in each of our departments. I miss you man, and think of you more than you know. We will keep up the fight.

Major Franklin Fulcher
Carteret County Sheriff's Office

July 20, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today, Police Officer Memorial Day. Continue to keep watch over all of them.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 15, 2010

Jeff, again it is that time of year that the BCSO Honor Guard is on their way to DC to honor you and other fallen officers. Please watch over them and give them safe travels and keep them safe while they are in DC.
As always you are on our minds and in our hearts.
We love and miss you.

Carol Covert
former BCSO dispatcher

May 12, 2010

You are still so very missed... we haven't forgotten!

Lauren

April 9, 2010

Six years have passed since you were called away from duty. You have not been forgotten by your loved ones and close friends that love you dearly. For some it may seem like just yesterday that they heard your voice, saw your warm smile and felt your touch. For others I know it has felt like a lifetime. Continue to watch over all of them and keep them close. You have not been forgotten.
I'd like to end with this short quote from Harriet Beecher Stowe:
"The bitterist of tears shed over graves are for
words left unsaid and deeds left undone."

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

April 5, 2010

Jeff,
I still remember....

Larry Hurst
Gwinnett County PD

April 5, 2010

Thinking of you and your family today....

K Houston
Buncombe county

April 4, 2010

Good morning son,
It's Easter and also the day we lost you and when our lives changed forever. We'll be with you in Asheville for the memorial service at the Dept. tonight and at the cemetery during the day. It's a beautiful day, one that you would love. Wish you could could be with us and there would be no reason for a memorial but we know you're safe in God's hands and we know we'll be with you someday. We know you'll be at the memorial tonight because you are there every year. We know because small things happen that only you could have a hand in. Last year the Sheriffs' car radio did weird things when he was reading the memorial tribute he had written. The happenings always have "you " written all over them. It's the same at the cemetery. You always let us know you're there with us. A butterfly will appear in a picture that no one saw, or it will land on the flowers we have placed beside your stone and we will see no others around,etc. We love you and miss you with all our hearts. From day one the butterfly has been my sign from you and it always comforts me.
Watch over us honey, especially Susan. She always depended on "her big brother" and she misses your pranks, advice and love. We'll see you in a little bit.
Love you and miss you always,

Anonymous

April 4, 2010

Hey Baby, I just learned that Trooper Cusak was taken to be with the Lord early this morning. It's so sad and I hurt for the family so. I remember the night I got that knock on the door saying you wouldn't be coming back home to me. 6 years and the pain is still here...it still leaves a sick, empty feeling in the pit of my stomach.

I went through some stuff that was in the attic. There was stuff up there that I hadn't even opened before. Lots of stuff from when you played football. You were so cute! Wish I could have known you then. I even found your personalized vehicle tag....Jeff 78. Your freshman football jacket was in there as well. I called your Mom and left her a message to see if she wants to pick those items up. That was a part of your life that I didn't get to share with you and I know she would love to have it. I hope you know that passing those things back to your Mother doesn't mean that I don't still love you or that I have forgotten you. I just know how much it means to them to have the things from your childhood. Until I am with you, you will continue to live in my heart each and every day.

I sat out on the deck for a while tonight. It's been a beautiful day. I mowed the grass. It was already getting pretty high. I know you don't miss that! I remember how it played "you know what" on your allergies. Anyway, I was just sitting out there remembering how we talked about building a deck. I finally had one built last year. It is so beautiful. I just wish you were here to enjoy it with me.

Well Baby! I guess I should go jump in the shower and get this grass off of me. I just had you on my mind so much today and wanted you to know. I'm going to do my best to go to the funeral for Trooper Cusak. I appreciate everyone being there when you left...so I want to be there to pay my respects. Hope you, Shawn, Anthony, Michael and Joe aren't playing too many practical jokes up there. I'm sure you are though.

I miss you so much and long to be in your arms. I still can't figure out why it is that God still has me down here for. I guess he has a plan..just wish he would let me in on it.

I love you, Baby!
See you in my Dreams 1~4~3

Tracie

Tracie Hewitt

March 27, 2010

Happy birthday son.
We'll be with you today at the cemetery as we spend quiet time with you, bringing you up to date on all that's happening. The weather is beautiful but you already know that and it is the first day of spring. We wish you could be here to enjoy the awakening of God's great creations. Easter Sunday is on the 4th this year, the day we lost you and it will be a day of so many mixed feelings and emotions. The children will be hunting Easter eggs and there will Easter services and celebrations, but our hearts will be full of sadness and pain because another year will have passed without you in our lives. We will be with you on that day, all day long and we know you'll be with us because we feel your presence always. This winter has really been rough. Snow like you wouldn't believe, cold, windy, etc. keeping the dept. very busy, but never to busy to lose sight of their love and respect for you. We hear it on a regular basis from so many of them. We'll see you in a little bit and when we get there we'll look for you in the clouds and your voice in the gentle winds as they travel thru the trees and brush the waters that flow softly in the stream that runs thru the the cemetery. We'll be there, we promise. For as long as God is willing we'll always be there until the day God decides to call us home to be with you.
We love you honey,

Pat, Bill and Susan
mom,dad and (sis)

March 20, 2010

Happy Birthday Brother! We will never forget!

Anonymous

March 20, 2010

Happy Happy Birthday! Luv you and miss you bunches. I still think of you everyday and always will!

Cheryl
Buncombe County SO Communications

March 19, 2010

Hey Sweetie,
I guess you thought that I had forgotten you, but never ever will I. You were the best son-in-law anyone could ever had ask for. Thank you Jeff, for all that you were. A great Marine that served our Country,a great Law Officer that lay down your life trying to protect someone else. That was you. And Jeff the person you were,even if the uniform's had never been a part of your life, I know you would have been the same. A kind gentle person. You were the best Jeff. A man of Character. Something you don't see to much of these day's. Like the rest of us I guess you had your fault's, it's just that I never saw them. Thank you Jeff for all you did for Tracie and Taylor. I never worried at all about them, when you were here. You were a Blessing in so many way's. But like I have told you before, God saw futher down the road than we did. I don't know what would have lay in store for you, I only know that you wouldn't have been happy not being able to walk,go hunting and fishing or mowing the grass. Jeff alway's know you will be my HERO forever. So much more than just laying down your life, but for making Tra's life a little brighter. You gave her back a treasure she had lost. So I will alway's thank God for what time you were with her. Today Jeff, I would still take your place,for you to be back with your family. I know how much your leaving hurt me,so I can only imagine what Tracie, Taylor, your Mom and Dad have gone through. The years have not stopped the pain or eased the loss. There are a lot of times I sit and cry my eye's out. I've been told that I am too emotional, but that's why God gave us tear duct's. I am trying very hard to be stronger and keep my tears private. To not let things get to me as they once did. I guess as we get older, we try and accept things as they are. We can't change the past nor can we perdict the future. And I guess that's a good thing, God's way of protecting us. I have to lean on Him every day. And I thank Him for every day He get's me through. It's been a tough year for me, with Dad being so sick and the weather being so bad. With the Fibromylgia and you know how that affect's me. I still go into my "coma's". At least that's what I call it. I would give anything if I were able to go back to work, but at my age I probably couldn't find anything to do. Well I know I could't, there just aren't any jobs out there today. Jeff you wouldn't beleive the shape this ole world is in today. There just aren't any jobs out their today. Every thing is closing down, people losing their homes. It is so sad. Especially for those with children. I am blessed to even be where I am today. I am also blessed that God took all of my fears away. Well enough of that. Jeff, I am so sorry that I haven't been to the cemetary lately. But I will get there as soon as I can. Well your Birthday is coming up soon. I wish you were here to celebrate it. But I know the angel's will be singing for you. Just always know that you are forever alive in my heart and memories. That will never change. So know that I think of you every day and always will. Thank you again Jeff for all that you did. For being the man that you were and for giving your life for the rest of us. Keep watching over those you left behind that loved you so very much, and take care of your Brother's and Sister's in Blue. So very much alive in my heart you will forever remain. Love and Miss you.

Carolyn Moore
Mother-in-Law

March 13, 2010

You will never be forgotten.

Jan

February 20, 2010

BLESSED ARE THE PEACE KEEPERS, FOR THEY WILL BE CALLED THE SONS OF GOD.
MATTHEW 5,9

440

January 2, 2010

Hoping your family, police family and friends have a better New Year! Your sacrifice will never go unnoticed. We all thank you for your service. May your name and memory be everlasting.

Lieutenant
Dept. of Defense, Retired

December 31, 2009

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this Christmas Day. Continue to watch over all of them, you have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer; Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

December 25, 2009